Lake Cafe

4.5 ( 1473 reviews )
Checking... 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM See Hours
$10–20
430 Jefferson Blvd, Big Lake, MN 55309, United States
+1 763-263-2408
Lake Cafe, located at 430 Jefferson Blvd in Big Lake, MN, is a charming American restaurant that has quickly gained a loyal following among locals. Customers rave about the generous portion sizes and budget-friendly prices. The breakfast buffet, a highlight of the menu, features a variety of delightful options, from perfectly cooked pancakes to tasty chicken tenders, making it an ideal spot for brunch enthusiasts. Reviewers like Jeanette Patrin have found their new breakfast haven, commending the fun and friendly service. Similarly, Dale Patrin and his wife have made Lake Cafe their go-to breakfast spot, relishing the tasty yet non-greasy chicken fingers that have them going back for seconds. The atmosphere is consistently described as clean and inviting, with staff that are both polite and attentive. Sharon Newsom's encounter emphasizes the overall delightful experience, blending excellent food with outstanding service, which leaves diners eager to return. From the well-regarded all-you-can-eat salad bar to hearty lunch portions, Lake Cafe captures the essence of comfort food done right. If you’re in the area, this gem should definitely be on your list—each visit promises both satisfaction and smiles.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Offers kerbside pickup
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
    • Serves great coffee
    • Serves great dessert
  • Popular for
    • Popular for breakfast
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Has all you can eat
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves food
    • Quick bite
    • Has salad bar
    • Serves small plates
  • Dining options
    • Serves breakfast
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Quiet
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
  • Planning
    • Doesn't accept reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For Lake Cafe

Sharon Newsom
Jun 2,2025
Such a cute place happen to stumble on it for lunch. Food portions were HUGE The prices were great The food tasted wonderful. I was very happy that we stopped and will definitely go back. 10service was excellent the waitress was friendly.
Jeanette Patrin
May 17,2025
Wonderful breakfast place. I had their breakfast buffet and it was all quite yummy. The sever was fun and friendly. I think I found a new breakfast place
Dale Patrin
May 11,2025
My wife and I have been looking for a good breakfast place since moving to Elk River last December. We have found our place. We each had the breakfast buffet! The chicken fingers were tasty and not greasy. It was hard. To not go back for seconds. The prices are great. I definitely will be telling my son to bring his family to eat here.
Heather Mattila
May 1,2025
I had done a review 3 years ago and here's an update since then.. My family and I dined there this afternoon around 3pm.. the place was not busy, it was clean, the service was polite and friendly.. I had the all you can eat salad bar which was very good, plenty of items to choose from.. my mom had the chicken tenders meal and said it was very good.. my brother had the cheese curds and eggs Benedict made with breakfast sausage and breakfast potatoes, he said he would order it again.. Keep up the good work!! Would highly recommend to eat at this establishment ** Have eaten here a few other times and the country fried steak meal is very good as well as the pot roast meal..
Scott Sitron
Apr 22,2025
The staff here are always really friendly and the management. To the food is really good and cooked to order. They sometimes have a breakfast buffet which is really good. Pancakes are huge and the sandwiches are tasty.
Sandra koami
Apr 4,2025
This was my first time coming here to eat breakfast with my family. I ordered chocolate chip pancake, and scrambled egg for my daughter and I will say she loved it!! I ordered everything omelet for my self which came with toast and hashbrowns. My husband ordered the Denver omelet and he also loved his. Over all I would recommend this place for fast service, delicious meal, and the workers are nice here . I also loved the fact that you get to choose your own seats so you don't have to wait too long. They also have all you can eat breakfast buffet and that has a lot of options as well. Definitely coming back.
Cab
Feb 24,2025
We stumbled upon this gem while cruising through Big Lake on our way home. What an AMAZING discovery! It was mid afternoon. We hadn't even had breakfast yet, so I was hoping to still find somewhere serving it. The place was quiet, and we sat ourselves. The waitstaff was prompt and engaging. I was able to get breakfast (an Everything Omelet), and my husband ordered the Broasted Chicken. It was all fantastic! Generous portions, reasonably priced, wonderful atmosphere... I'm thinking it might get busy during peak dining hours, but we will be back, and we know it will be well worth the wait!!
Shauna Kaylene
Feb 8,2025
Went here for their breakfast buffet from 5 to 8 pm on Thursdays. It was good comfort food. I especially enjoyed the biscuits and gravy. Our server was pleasant and attentive. They also offer a full salad bar. This is a nice home-cooking type cafe.

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